AXIS M3045-WV Network Camera Product overview Product overview Dome cover HDMI connector Status LED microSD card slot WLAN pairing button (2) Control button (1) Network connector Focus ring Power Connector...
If the network is set up with another security method than WPA2-PSK, see Advanced wireless settings on page 13. Find the device on the network To find Axis devices on the network and assign them IP addresses in Windows®, use AXIS IP Utility or AXIS Device Manager. Both applications are free and can be downloaded from axis.com/support For more information about how to find and assign IP addresses, see the document How to assign an IP address and access your device on the device page at axis.com...
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About secure passwords Important Axis devices send the initially set password in clear text over the network. To protect your device after the first login, set up a secure and encrypted HTTPS connection and then change the password. The device password is the primary protection for your data and services. Axis devices do not impose a password policy as they may be used in various types of installations.
Which capture mode to choose depends on the requirements of frame rate and resolution for the specific surveillance setup. For specifications about available capture modes, see the product’s datasheet. To find the latest version of the datasheet, go to axis.com...
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AXIS M3045-WV Network Camera Setup When you set up a view area, we recommend you to set the video stream resolution to the same size as or smaller than the view area size. If you set the video stream resolution larger than the view area size it implies digitally scaled up video after sensor capture, which requires more bandwidth without adding image information.
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Use corridor format to better utilize the full field of view in a long and narrow area, for example a staircase, hallway, road, or tunnel. 1. Depending on your device, turn the camera or the 3-axis lens in the camera 90° or 270°.
Image with WDR. Note WDR may cause artifacts in the image. Find out more about WDR and how to use it at axis.com/web-articles/wdr Maximize details in an image Important If you maximize details in an image, the bitrate will probably increase and you might get a reduced frame rate.
H.264 or MPEG-4 Part 10/AVC Note H.264 is a licensed technology. The Axis product includes one H.264 viewing client license. Installing additional unlicensed copies of the client is prohibited. To purchase additional licenses, contact your Axis reseller. H.264 can, without compromising image quality, reduce the size of a digital video file by more than 80% compared to the Motion JPEG format and by as much as 50% compared to the MPEG-4 standard.
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H.265 or MPEG-H Part 2/HEVC Note H.265 is licensed technology. The Axis product includes one H.265 viewing client license. Installing additional unlicensed copies of the client is prohibited. To purchase additional licenses, contact your Axis reseller. View a live video stream on a monitor Your camera can transmit a live video stream to an HDMI monitor even without a network connection.
Applications Applications AXIS Camera Application Platform (ACAP) is an open platform that enables third parties to develop analytics and other applications for Axis products. To find out more about available applications, downloads, trials and licenses, go to axis.com/applications To find the user manuals for Axis applications, go to axis.com...
The counter is embedded in the camera which means you do not need a dedicated computer to run the application. AXIS People Counter is intended for retail environments, like stores or shopping malls, or other environments where you want to count people.
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Certification Authority. The network authenticates the client using an identity and a password. To gain access to the protected network, the Axis product presents its identity and password to the network access point. If these credentials are approved, the access point allows access on a preconfigured port.
AXIS M3045-WV Network Camera Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you can’t find what you’re looking for here, try the troubleshooting section at axis.com/support Reset to factory default settings Important Reset to factory default should be used with caution. A reset to factory default resets all settings, including the IP address, to the factory default values.
Axis device. Check all cabling and reinstall the device. Possible IP address conflict The static IP address in the Axis device is used before the DHCP server sets a dynamic address. with another device on the...
Heavy network utilization due to poor infrastructure affects the bandwidth. • Viewing on poorly performing client computers lowers perceived performance and affects frame rate. • Running multiple AXIS Camera Application Platform (ACAP) applications simultaneously may affect the frame rate and the general performance.
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AXIS M3045-WV Network Camera Troubleshooting • Use 5 GHz rather than 2.5 GHz (5 GHz is typically less "crowded") and keep the distance to the access point short and free of obstacles (to improve the air path).
AXIS M3045-WV Network Camera Specifications Specifications To find the latest version of the product’s datasheet, go to the product page at axis.com and locate Support & Documentation. LED Indicators Note • The Status LED can be configured to flash while an event is active.
AXIS M3045-WV Network Camera Specifications WLAN pairing button The WLAN pairing button is used for connecting to an access point through push button configuration (PBC). To find out more, go to . Connectors HDMI connector Use the HDMI connector to connect a display or public view monitor.
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